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Re-Piecing the Past

Civil War Blocks Then & Now

Learn Kaye England's precise piecing methods and make 12 traditional blocks, inspired by the stories of strong women of the Civil War era.

One of the biggest names in quilting comes to Craftsy! Quilter, author and teacher Kaye England brings her expertise in traditional quilting to this information-packed online Craftsy class. In Re-Piecing the Past, you'll learn foundational piecing techniques as you work through 12 included block patterns, each with its own story to tell - from Harriet Beecher Stowe's "Uncle Tom's Cabin" to "Battle Cry of Freedom," a song so popular it was sung on both sides of the Mason-Dixon line.

Lesson plan

Lesson 1. Introduction

Meet legendary quilter Kaye England and go over what you'll learn in this class.

15:05

Lesson 2. Supplies

Kaye shows you her favorite tools and supplies, including rulers, cutters and mats.

57:40

Lesson 3. Remember Me & Sherman's March

Cut, sew and assemble the Remember Me and Sherman's March blocks.

14:04

Lesson 4. Birds in the Air Block

Learn about and assemble the Birds in the Air Block.

24:42

Lesson 5. Flying Geese

Make three different blocks using flying geese: the Barbara Fritchie Star, Yankee Puzzle and Temperance blocks.

25:40

Lesson 6. Union and Southern Pride

Create blocks based on flags of the American Civil War.

16:31

Lesson 7. Harriet Beecher Stowe Block

Cut, sew and assemble the Harriet Beecher Stowe Block.

16:16

Lesson 8. Shiloh Block

Kaye walks you through the creation of the Shiloh Block.

26:07

Lesson 9. Julia Ward Howe Block

Assemble a 100-piece, 12" block designed by Kaye in honor of Julia Ward Howe.

16:00

Lesson 10. Setting the Quilt

Learn how you can assemble all 12 blocks into one magnificent quilt.

"You don't have to be a fan of the Civil War style here, the piecing method Kaye teaches is great! ... I enjoyed watching her demos and her sense of humor. Thanks Kaye and Craftsy for this wonderful class." - TribbleSan Franciso Bay Area

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Lesson plan

15:00

Lesson 1. Introduction

Meet legendary quilter Kaye England and go over what you'll learn in this class.

15:05

Lesson 2. Supplies

Kaye shows you her favorite tools and supplies, including rulers, cutters and mats.

57:40

Lesson 3. Remember Me & Sherman's March

Cut, sew and assemble the Remember Me and Sherman's March blocks.

14:04

Lesson 4. Birds in the Air Block

Learn about and assemble the Birds in the Air Block.

24:42

Lesson 5. Flying Geese

Make three different blocks using flying geese: the Barbara Fritchie Star, Yankee Puzzle and Temperance blocks.

25:40

Lesson 6. Union and Southern Pride

Create blocks based on flags of the American Civil War.

16:31

Lesson 7. Harriet Beecher Stowe Block

Cut, sew and assemble the Harriet Beecher Stowe Block.

16:16

Lesson 8. Shiloh Block

Kaye walks you through the creation of the Shiloh Block.

26:07

Lesson 9. Julia Ward Howe Block

Assemble a 100-piece, 12" block designed by Kaye in honor of Julia Ward Howe.

16:00

Lesson 10. Setting the Quilt

Learn how you can assemble all 12 blocks into one magnificent quilt.

The instructor

Kaye England, Instructor of Re-Piecing the Past

Kaye is a quilter, fabric and pattern designer who has written 14 books. She is one of the best-known quilters and teachers in North America. Her reach extends from the fabric she designs for Wilmington Prints to the tools and block patterns available through her imprint, Kaye England Publications. She teaches and lectures about traditional quilting around the world and has appeared on HGTV's Simply Quilts and in the pages of quilting magazines.

Ratings & reviews

Class rating

(78 reviews)

by sewtobelieve on May 19, 2015

Kaye England is a wonderful instructor; articulates her knowledge in an easy-to-follow manner. Enjoyed her class!

Kaye England is a wonderful instructor; articulates her knowledge in an easy-to-follow manner. Enjoyed her class!

Civil War fabrics

by cnchisolm7799819 on May 19, 2015

Kaye England is a fine speaker and instructor. Civil war fabrics are my favorite, so this class is the one for me.

Kaye England is a fine speaker and instructor. Civil war fabrics are my favorite, so this class is the one for me.

Great Class

by clozzi on May 17, 2015

It's great to get this kind of information from someone who has spent years in the industry. Kay is very forthright about all she has learned.

It's great to get this kind of information from someone who has spent years in the industry. Kay is very forthright about all she has learned.

Very Informative!

by reynoldss1929386 on March 30, 2015

Ms. England is an awesome instructor. I have learned so many great tips and techniques. Thank you Kay!

Ms. England is an awesome instructor. I have learned so many great tips and techniques. Thank you Kay!